Chronology of World War II
Soviet troopship sunk by mines
Wednesday, December 3, 1941 www.onwar.com

On the Eastern Front... The Soviet transport ship J. Stalin (7500 tons), evacuating troops besieged at Hango since June, is wrecked by 4 mines. Approximately 2000 are killed. German forces later capture the wreck.


This chronological study of the Second World War provides a comprehensive day-by-day account of WWII. While focused on the military history of the war, with an emphasis on the battles and campaigns fought, the timeline includes social and political history as well. Some Holocaust related events are already recorded and additional updates are pending. In so far as possible, the images included in this presentation are pictures from the given days. Additional information and images are welcome through the feedback form found on the index.